Podcasts about civil dialogue

Interviewer: MATTHEW ROTH. Since it was overturned in 2022, Roe v. Wade has continued to represent to many what the restoration of abortion rights would look like. As philosopher BERTHA ALVAREZ MANNINEN has long pointed out, however, Roe itself was vulnerable to challenges from the fetal personhood movement. Two years before Roe, on the other hand, an essay by Judith Jarvis Thomson presented a defense of abortion robust enough to withstand the claims of fetal personhood in an essay that is both famous and strangely ignored in the legal wranglings over abortion. In her discussion with historian Matthew Roth, Manninen describes the strengths and potential weaknesses of Thomson's argument, how it differs from the conceptual underpinnings of Roe, and why we should treat both fetal personhood and bodily autonomy seriously in the post-Dobbs (and now Trump 2.0) world. Manninen is the author of numerous articles and books, including Civil Dialogue on Abortion, co-authored with pro-life philosopher Jack Mulder, Jr.

How can we overcome division and restore meaningful connections in a polarized world? In this episode, Kurt Gray, psychologist and author of Outraged: Why We Fight about Morality and Politics—and How to Find Common Ground, unpacks the psychological underpinnings of morality and political behavior. Drawing from groundbreaking research, Kurt reveals how empathy, storytelling, and emotional intelligence can transform divisive conversations into opportunities for connection. Discover actionable insights into: Why fear, not aggression, drives political behavior and decision-making. How to navigate political discussions without fueling outrage. The three persistent myths that widen political divides—and how to dismantle them. The surprising role of personal stories in bridging ideological gaps. Gray's research debunks myths about morality and politics, highlighting actionable strategies to bring families, communities, and workplaces closer together. Whether you're navigating political differences or seeking better communication, this episode will inspire you to build bridges instead of walls. Curious to learn more about Kurt Gray's transformative research? Click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr

LAYOUT:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:55 Discussing Divisive Topics in the Classroom02:29 Navigating Political Discourse04:18 Teaching Civil Dialogue09:58 Encouraging Empathy and Argumentation14:54 Handling Classroom Challenges19:24 Final Takeaways and ConclusionGUESTS ON EPISODE:John Brumbaugh - History Teacher, Davis School DistrictAdam Sturm - History Teacher, Davis School DistrictADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Connect with Adam SturmEmail: adsturm@dsdmail.netConstitution 101 Course by National Constitution Center - The Constitution 101 course provides learners of all ages with a basic understanding of the Constitution's text, history, structure, and case law. Drawing on primary source documents, learners will study the historical and philosophical foundations of America's founding principles from a range of diverse voices. Participants will also learn how to think like constitutional lawyers—cultivating the skills necessary to analyze constitutional questions. Each module includes primary source readings, landmark Supreme Court cases, and Interactive Constitution essays. This course is entirely self-paced, so you can complete it on your schedule.   SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS: Teacher Fellows Website: teacherfellows.orgLinkedin: Utah Teacher Fellows Twitter: @TeachFellowsPod or @HSG_UTInstagram: @TeacherFellowsPodcast or @hsg_utFacebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogramEmail us: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.org PART OF THE SHOWInfo Drop Spokesperson:John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist.Hosts:Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the YearRyan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for Washington Country School DistrictProduction Team:Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School DistrictKayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Specialist and IT Manager for Utah Education Network (UEN)

In this episode of Why Distance Learning, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome three special guests: Julie Silverbrook from the National Constitution Center, Jocelyn Kho from the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, and Andrea (Ang) Reidell from the Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics. Together, they discuss an exciting upcoming event for Constitution Day that brings together these prestigious organizations to engage students in a unique virtual learning experience centered around the U.S. Constitution and the inspiring story of Ms. Opal Lee.Key topics discussed include:Constitution Day Collaboration: Julie, Jocelyn, and Ang share how their organizations came together to create a Constitution Day program that combines resources from the National Constitution Center, the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, and the Annenberg Public Policy Center. The program will feature a live webinar where students can engage with the story of Juneteenth and the U.S. Constitution, highlighting the significance of freedom and civic engagement.The Role of Opal Lee: The guests discuss the impact of Ms. Opal Lee, known as the "grandmother of Juneteenth," and how students will have the unique opportunity to interact with her during the event. They also explore how her story ties into the broader themes of the Constitution and American history.Virtual Learning Advantages: The conversation touches on the benefits of virtual learning, including the ability to bring diverse voices and perspectives into the classroom. The guests explain how technology allows students to engage with primary sources, such as portraits and historical documents, in ways that are not possible in a physical classroom.Nonpartisan Civic Education: The importance of teaching civics in a nonpartisan manner is emphasized, with insights into how the National Constitution Center and its partners strive to present multiple perspectives on constitutional issues, fostering civil dialogue and critical thinking among students.This episode provides an in-depth look at how educational organizations can collaborate to create meaningful, engaging learning experiences for students, especially on important topics like the Constitution and civic responsibility.For more insights and practical advice, tune into this episode and explore the work of the National Constitution Center, Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, and Lenore Annenberg Institute for Civics. Links to their resources are available below.About today's guests:Julie Silverbrook is the Vice President of Civic Education at the National Constitution Center, where she leads initiatives to educate the public about the U.S. Constitution and civic engagement.Jocelyn Kho is the Student Programs Coordinator at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, where she manages educational programs that bring art and history to life for students.Ang Reidell is the Director of Outreach and Curriculum at the Lenore Annenberg Institute for Civics, with a focus on creating educational resources that promote civic education and engagement.Episode Links:National Constitution CenterNational Constitution CenterSmithsonian National Portrait GallerySmithsonian National Portrait GalleryLeonore Annenberg Institute for CivicsAnnenberg Public Policy CenterAnnenberg Classroom (for films and educational resources)Annenberg ClassroomConstitution Day Event Registration via CILCRegister for Constitution Day Event on the CILC Events Calendar.Host Links:1. Discover more virtual learning opportunities and resources at CILC.org with Tami Moehring and Allyson Mitchell.2. Seth Fleischauer's Banyan Global Learning leverages technology to enhance cultural competence and educational outcomes for teachers and students alike.

One of the primary reasons I started this podcast was because of challenges we humans have in being able to have peaceful conversations when we have differences of opinion, especially when those differences are around topics about which we care a great deal, and therefore have high emotion around. We lack these skills because they were never taught to us!In this episode, “Teaching Civil Dialogue as a Tool for Peace”, Episode #140 of Co-creating Peace, I have an intriguing conversation with Charlie Young, author of “Constructive Communication – Civil Dialogue”, and a passionate advocate for teaching civil dialogue, both at home, and from the earliest stages of our formal education. Highlights of our conversation include:the concepts of civil dialogue/constructive communication and methods of teaching these skills to youth the vital significance of teaching essential skills like validation, empathy, clarifying, summarizing, non-judgmental observation, and mindfulness. pivotal skills in bridging cultural and racial differences, fostering forgiveness, and promoting societal harmonyagreement isn't necessary to achieve mutual understandingCharlie Young was born, raised and educated in MA.  He came to Oregon in 1958.  His life experiences are many including directing an office of education with emphasis on adult learning, serving in the Naval Reserve, being a flight instructor, corporate pilot, head trainer for developing efficient and effective work processes for a large electrical contractor and upon retirement being a mediator.  His book “Constructive Communication – Civil Dialogue” brings together his life experiences and continued education for developing better ways to communicate and resolve differences.   To learn more about teaching civil dialogue in schools, contact Charlie directly at: charlie.y.bend@gmail.com. Educators: To get your copy of his book, “Constructive Communication – Civil Dialogue”, click here or go to: books.friesenpress.com and search for “Constructive Communication” by Charlie YoungOr you can find it on Amazon by clicking here or searching for “Constructive Communication” by Charlie Young.Share your thoughts, reactions, feedback & ideas with me. I'd love to hear from you!Please support Co-creating Peace: Subscribe to Co-creating Peace on your favorite podcast provider Send me your ideas for topics and guests or be a guest to talk about your communication or conflict resolution challenges and receive free communication coaching Share on social media & tell the world about Co-creating Peace! Become a patron at www.patreon.com/CocreatingPeace Visit BridgesofPeace.com to learn more about Kathleen and her work.

The new free speech lessons for the University of Wisconsin's next freshman class will not just be about speaking your mind. UW President Jay Rothman told regents during meeting in Milwaukee he is planning a new curriculum for new students about both sides of the right to freedom of speech. “This fall, all incoming freshmen students will learn more about freedom of expression and about the rights and responsibilities associated with the First Amendment,” Rothman said. “This provides the foundation for any subsequent discussion and debate on a number of possibly contentious topics.”Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_12dd39ce-2731-11ef-836a-47bd304892cb.html

"...expos(ing) the activities of dictators and human rights abusers, while sharing stories of those doing good around the world."   We're on Patreon! Join the community: https://www.patreon.com/politicsandreligion   It would mean so much if you could leave us a review: https://ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics    Hagar Hajjar Chemali is a YouTube host and creator of “Oh My World!” which covers the major world news of the week in an easy-to-understand and entertaining way.  Hagar is also an adjunct professor at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs and a nonresident senior fellow with the Atlantic Council's GeoEconomics Center. She writes on national security and is featured regularly as a guest expert on MSNBC, CNN, BBC, Bloomberg, and one of our favorites, Politicology. Prior to all this, Hagar was Director of Communications and Spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the United Nations under President Obama, Spokesperson for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council at the White House, and she was a Senior Policy Advisor on Asia, and Policy Advisor on the Middle East in the Office of Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes at the U.S. Treasury. But the most important thing you need to know about Hagar is that she, her 3 kids and her dad are excellent dancers!   01:24 Guest Introduction: Hagar Hajjar Chemali  02:00 Hagar's Work and Background  04:32 The Crush List and Zeitouna  08:58 Civil Dialogue and Empathy  18:01 Navigating Media and Information  23:18 Columbia Protests and Student Engagement  43:28 Sanctions and Counter Illicit Finance  48:02 Global Economic Concerns  49:52 Ukraine Conflict: A Long-Term Struggle  52:09 The Role of U.S. Leadership  55:52 Transnational Repression and Authoritarianism  01:05:13 Mentorship and Career Reflections  01:19:06 The Importance of Diverse Perspectives  01:30:39 Conclusion and Future Conversations   You can also find Corey on all the socials @coreysnathan such as www.threads.net/@coreysnathan.   Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.   Very grateful for our sponsor Meza Wealth Management. Reach out to Jorge and his team: www.mezawealth.com   https://youtube.com/@ohmyworldshow   https://www.instagram.com/geekoutwithhagar   https://www.instagram.com/ohmyworldshow/

"...expos(ing) the activities of dictators and human rights abusers, while sharing stories of those doing good around the world."   We're on Patreon! Join the community: https://www.patreon.com/politicsandreligion   It would mean so much if you could leave us a review: https://ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics    Hagar Hajjar Chemali is a YouTube host and creator of “Oh My World!” which covers the major world news of the week in an easy-to-understand and entertaining way.  Hagar is also an adjunct professor at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs and a nonresident senior fellow with the Atlantic Council's GeoEconomics Center. She writes on national security and is featured regularly as a guest expert on MSNBC, CNN, BBC, Bloomberg, and one of our favorites, Politicology. Prior to all this, Hagar was Director of Communications and Spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the United Nations under President Obama, Spokesperson for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council at the White House, and she was a Senior Policy Advisor on Asia, and Policy Advisor on the Middle East in the Office of Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes at the U.S. Treasury. But the most important thing you need to know about Hagar is that she, her 3 kids and her dad are excellent dancers!   01:24 Guest Introduction: Hagar Hajjar Chemali  02:00 Hagar's Work and Background  04:32 The Crush List and Zeitouna  08:58 Civil Dialogue and Empathy  18:01 Navigating Media and Information  23:18 Columbia Protests and Student Engagement  43:28 Sanctions and Counter Illicit Finance  48:02 Global Economic Concerns  49:52 Ukraine Conflict: A Long-Term Struggle  52:09 The Role of U.S. Leadership  55:52 Transnational Repression and Authoritarianism  01:05:13 Mentorship and Career Reflections  01:19:06 The Importance of Diverse Perspectives  01:30:39 Conclusion and Future Conversations   You can also find Corey on all the socials @coreysnathan such as www.threads.net/@coreysnathan.   Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.   Very grateful for our sponsor Meza Wealth Management. Reach out to Jorge and his team: www.mezawealth.com   https://youtube.com/@ohmyworldshow   https://www.instagram.com/geekoutwithhagar   https://www.instagram.com/ohmyworldshow/

A week after the NYS primary elections, it is important to find other ways to be civically engaged. Join Annabelle as she interviews Trevor Fornara, the Civic Education Coordinator at Binghamton University, about the new civil dialogue programming on campus. They discuss how the program started, the importance of civil dialogue, and why it should be expanded elsewhere.

In a world with enduring historical conflicts, it can be challenging to find pathways to peace.Explore how to build peace with WUWM's Director and General Manager David Lee, UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone, and guests.

In this episode of Both Sides, Allan and Mike discuss Gender & Identities in relation to American Public Square's upcoming program 'Exploring Gender & Identities' taking place at Johnson County Community College on September 26th at 5:30PM. The program is hosted in partnership with the Johnson County Library and Kansas City PBS. Sharing from their point of view, Allan & Mike discuss the culture war(s) in America, trans rights, access to healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community, and how this difficult issue is shaping up to effect American values in the coming years Stick around to the end of the episode to hear Allan & Mike's take on the 2024 Presidential Election during their classic headlines round up!  For more information and registration for Exploring Gender & Identities on 9/26, visit: https://americanpublicsquare.org/event/gender-and-identity/    

Today's program is a repeat, but a special episode, a fan favorite, one of Bob's very first podcasts on the CGM Radio Network from 6-4-20 which in turn was taken  from his broadcast show, a radio dialogue between himself and Kenneth Leonard, who, at the time, was PR Director for the San Diego State Secular […]

Dr. Andrew Fox moved to the United States 23 years ago and boy have things changed.  He has appeared on national news and Tucker Carlson about the freedom of speech.  He's been through the legal system to become a citizen and learned its history and bill of rights.  Today we are talking about how civil dialogue is necessary.  Why do you believe what you believe?  Does God exist?  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy. Dr. Andrew Fox is an officiator of weddings, speaker, author, and teacher. He is a professor of historical, theological, cultural, and sociological approaches to interpreting and communicating Scripture. His passion is to spark people's imagination as a necessary component of faith toward a positive change through life's challenges. His organization engages in religious publications, lectures, debates, symposiums, preaching, and education. He has earned an MA in Missional Leadership from Northwest University, an MA in Theological Studies from Southeastern University, and a PhD in Intercultural Studies from Assembly of God Theological Seminary. Dr. Fox lectures in a number of colleges, universities, and organizations in the United States and overseas. If you have not met Dr. Fox in person, he is commonly known for communicating with intelligence, knowledge, passion, and fun.       Connect with Dr. Andrew Fox  https://drandrewfox.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkfox/   Connect with Reena https://youtube.com/c/BetterCallDaddy bettercalldaddy.com instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts   My dad and I would love to hear from you subscribe and drop a five-star review podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy

In a day and age where politics can take any form from protesting to posting, it can be hard for students to navigate the many, often divisive political situations they find themselves in. Though politics are certainly an important part of our curriculums, learning how to discuss politics civilly has not been. Now, many organizations are stepping up to fill this gap. In doing so, they are providing students and future generations alike with the tools necessary to navigate a polarized political scene while also paving a path to minimize the partisan division altogether. This student-led program will empower students to face political conversations head on, with both confidence and courtesy. Coming from diverse perspectives, the speakers will model the very conversations they seek to instigate and will guide students in how to build the bridges we so desperately need. Program lead Raquel Kunugi is a graduating senior in political science at the University of California Berkeley and an Education intern at The Commonwealth Club. Hailing from a rural, conservative town and a politically purple family, and now attending a famously liberal school, she has experienced the range of political beliefs and has made friends all along the political spectrum. She hopes this program will empower her fellow students to challenge themselves by challenging the growing norm of polarization. NOTES Creating Citizens, The Commonwealth Club's K-12 civics education initiative, is supported by the Koret Foundation. SPEAKERS Justine Lee Executive Director, Living Room Conversations John Wood, Jr. National Ambassador, Braver Angels Alice Siu Associate Director, Center for Deliberative Democracy, Stanford University—Moderator In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on April 19th, 2022 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Donny sits down with two guests, Former Ohio Governor, John Kasich, and comedian and former correspondent on “The Daily Show,” Jordan Klepper. They kick off the conversation by sharing how the unlikely duo teamed up for their new podcast, Kasich & Klepper, with the hopes of finding fun and interesting commonalities between their two very different perspectives. The three then discuss whether or not Trump will run again, why Biden's approval rating is so low, their views on generational divides, and their thoughts on aging. But first, Donny dives into his "ups" and "downs," naming Ben Sasse, Makenzie Scott, SATs, Maury Povich, and Pusha T, among many others, in his beloved Brands of the Week segment. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Coda.io - Go to coda.io/donny to get started for FREE Don't forget to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop.  Follow: @donnyjaydeutsch @johnkasich @jordanklepper See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Cal and Seth talk to fellow podcaster, Corey Nathan, about his approach to talking about politics and religion.  Enjoy! 

It would be hard to find a church community, group of friends, or family who haven't suffered from the breakdown of dialogue over the past couple of years. All across the country, family members are refusing to speak to one another, friends have blocked each other on social media, and people refuse to return to their churches. It's hard to dream for peace, reconciliation, or redemption when there's so much conflict and misunderstanding. As we head into the holidays, when so many people are carrying the burden of fractured relationships, we wanted to bring someone who could help guide us through difficult relationships and bring empathy and dialogue back where it belongs. Christy Vines is the President & CEO of Ideos, a Christian organization focused on engaging empathy and empathic intelligence in spaces of conflict, division and polarization. She is a California-based expert on issues at the intersection of faith, social/cultural polarization, and conflict transformation. In addition to holding various leadership roles with the RAND Corporation, Institute for Global Engagement, and the American Security Project, her published articles and op-eds have appeared in outlets like the Washington Post, Religion News Service, Capital Commentary, and Christianity Today. She has a Master's degree in Public Administration from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government and a B.A. in Sociology with a quantitative analysis emphasis. On January 5th, Christy and her team at the Ideos Institute are releasing a new documentary film, Dialogue Lab: America. What happens when twelve Americans with wildly opposing viewpoints gather together to engage in empathy and dialogue? Go to nationdaldayofdialogue.com to sign up to view the film, and bring a film screening event to your family room, church, or small group of friends. - Bob P.S. We'd also like to extend to you a free month of our exclusive Bob Weekly content. All you have to do is click this link and sign up for a month of video teachings and a guided curriculum. Come to Dream Big with Bob Goff at the Oaks Also, we have two Dream Big live workshops coming up in December and January. Join Bob Goff at The Oaks January 10-12 for a three-day experience and bring your dreams along! What better way to prepare for the new year than to prioritize your dreams, set some goals, and make them a reality. Your dream might seem ridiculous, but not here. The bigger your dreams are, the better. The Dream Big framework is Bob's personal outline to dream execution in a straightforward 7-step approach. You'll spend 3 days hearing from Bob's experiences and collaboration with a tight-knit collective of other dreamers like you. During the sessions, Bob will help you stop hitting the wall and repeating the same mistakes when trying to start your dream. He'll come alongside and show you how to make room in your everyday life to make your goals happen. The recipe for success pairs Bob's expertise with an intimate, small group setting where your dream will get focused attention and a tangible action plan. As a result, space is limited so reserve your spot today. We can't wait to Dream Big with you at The Oaks! Learn more and Register

It would be hard to find a church community, group of friends, or family who haven't suffered from the breakdown of dialogue over the past couple of years. All across the country, family members are refusing to speak to one another, friends have blocked each other on social media, and people refuse to return to their churches. It's hard to dream for peace, reconciliation, or redemption when there's so much conflict and misunderstanding. As we head into the holidays, when so many people are carrying the burden of fractured relationships, we wanted to bring someone who could help guide us through difficult relationships and bring empathy and dialogue back where it belongs. Christy Vines is the President & CEO of Ideos, a Christian organization focused on engaging empathy and empathic intelligence in spaces of conflict, division and polarization. She is a California-based expert on issues at the intersection of faith, social/cultural polarization, and conflict transformation. In addition to holding various leadership roles with the RAND Corporation, Institute for Global Engagement, and the American Security Project, her published articles and op-eds have appeared in outlets like the Washington Post, Religion News Service, Capital Commentary, and Christianity Today. She has a Master's degree in Public Administration from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government and a B.A. in Sociology with a quantitative analysis emphasis. On January 5th, Christy and her team at the Ideos Institute are releasing a new documentary film, Dialogue Lab: America. What happens when twelve Americans with wildly opposing viewpoints gather together to engage in empathy and dialogue? Go to nationdaldayofdialogue.com to sign up to view the film, and bring a film screening event to your family room, church, or small group of friends. - Bob P.S. We'd also like to extend to you a free month of our exclusive Bob Weekly content. All you have to do is click this link and sign up for a month of video teachings and a guided curriculum. Come to Dream Big with Bob Goff at the Oaks Also, we have two Dream Big live workshops coming up in December and January. Join Bob Goff at The Oaks January 10-12 for a three-day experience and bring your dreams along! What better way to prepare for the new year than to prioritize your dreams, set some goals, and make them a reality. Your dream might seem ridiculous, but not here. The bigger your dreams are, the better. The Dream Big framework is Bob's personal outline to dream execution in a straightforward 7-step approach. You'll spend 3 days hearing from Bob's experiences and collaboration with a tight-knit collective of other dreamers like you. During the sessions, Bob will help you stop hitting the wall and repeating the same mistakes when trying to start your dream. He'll come alongside and show you how to make room in your everyday life to make your goals happen. The recipe for success pairs Bob's expertise with an intimate, small group setting where your dream will get focused attention and a tangible action plan. As a result, space is limited so reserve your spot today. We can't wait to Dream Big with you at The Oaks! Learn more and Register

A 2019 study by the Pew Research Center, surveyed Americans' attitudes across 30 political values such as guns, race, climate, immigration, and foreign policy. The average gap between Democrats and Republicans on these hot button issues was 39 percentage points. And things don't seem to be getting any better when it comes to finding common ground. In the summer of 2020, another study by Pew reported that 77% of Americans said the country was now more divided than before the COVID-19 pandemic began.But division isn't an issue solely owned by the United States. The rise in populism, old and new cultural conflicts, and economic hardships have all intensified polarization and conflict across the world. What led us to these deep divisions? Is it human nature or a product of systems we've created? How are social media and information echo chambers contributing? One thing is clear - to solve our greatest challenges people need to work together across differences.To discuss how we get there, we're turning to experts on how people and communities transcend divides. Amanda Ripley is an investigative journalist and New York Times best-selling author. Her latest book High Conflict is an exploration of what happens when people get locked in seemingly intractable feuds and how they've broken free. Amanda is joined by Eric Liu, co-founder and CEO of Citizen University. He also directs the Aspen Institute's Citizenship & American Identity Program: home to an initiative that trains people in how to have what they call: “better arguments.” To learn more about High Conflict and Amanda's other work visit amandaripley.com and for more on the Better Arguments project, visit betterarguments.org. This conversation comes from the stage at the Resnick Aspen Action Forum. It is moderated by Rima Maktabi, London Bureau Chief of Al Arabiya news, and Fellow of the Middle East Leadership Initiative - Over the past 20 years, Rima's covered conflicts across the Middle East, making her no stranger to the topic of this dialogue. Download the Episode Transcript HereFor more conversations from the Resnick Aspen Action Forum, click here. 

As the product of immigration, integration, and innovation, Desh Amila is a Documentary Filmmaker and a Serial Entrepreneur who founded This Is 42 and Think Inc. His life mission is to make being intelligent cool.In this conversation, Allie and Desh explore: His journey from growing up in Sri Lanka and living through a civil war for over 2 decades to moving to Australia and becoming an entrepreneur, entertainer, and educator on a global scaleHow Desh is out to revolutionize the ultimate cool — intelligent conversations — and how this vision started by running large scale events for hip hop and R&B artistsDesh's passion for ‘edutainment' — part education and part entertainment — and how he creates global movements led by scientists, philosophers, and the greatest thinkers of our time around this conceptHow progress has happened throughout history in 2 ways — violence and conversation — and why now is the time to advance humankind and lead societal change through civil dialogueTools for productive conversations with people and communities we fundamentally do not agree withThe truth about overnight success: it takes over a decade of hard work to create itThe keys to living a life full of confidence, drive, and freedomDesh's second documentary Better Left Unsaid about the current polarizing environment of politicsResources: Desh's Instagram: @iamdeshDesh's Website: deshamila.comThis Is 42's Instagram: @thisis_42Watch the trailer to Desh's second documentary Better Left Unsaid here.Watch Desh's first documentary Islam and the Future of Tolerance here.Allie's Instagram: @allienunziNunzi Consulting Group's Website: www.nunziconsulting.comThis episode was co-produced by Lucca Petrucci and Allie Nunzi mixed and mastered by Alec Kwo.

This is a podcast dedicated to sharing the insight of individuals from different backgrounds, ethnicities, and cultures to help gain understanding and peace in our world. In this episode we bring on a guest to discuss differences in political views "civilly." Hope you enjoy!

This week, the Community Directors discuss the election, wrapping up the Haunted Castle program, a Christmas debate, Civil Dialogue and Culture Conversations, Closing Information, Village of Lights, Community Assistant programs, and Introduction Music update. Happy listening!

Open dialogue is an important aspect of civic engagement because it helps us to learn and better understand each other and our communities. But between the election and the holidays, you are likely going to run into conversations with friends, family, coworkers who have different beliefs and viewpoints than you do. So how do you have those conversations in a way that is civil and productive? This week I'll be sharing tips on how to have civil conversations with people with different viewpoints and beliefs.To learn more, you can find us on Facebook or Instagram @civicallyengagedpod

This week, the Community Directors discuss classes resuming for the Spring semester on Jan 25, 2021, Resident Assistant recruitment, Civil Dialogue & Culture one-on-one conversations, and election night events. The CDs are also joined by RA Elise Annett and Community Assistant Michael Stromberg to discuss the Halloween Haunted Castle! Happy listening!

Rob Razzante is a visiting assistant professor of communication at the College of Wooster, a certified facilitator of the Civil Dialogue through The Institute of Civil Dialogue, as well as a Mindfulness in Action communication coach. Rob joins College Nook podcast to talk about his community engagement. Rob co-hosted several civil dialogue series and emphasizes the importance of creating such spaces for people to exchange ideas and perspectives. Natalie shares her WHY behind the College Nook podcast. They also discuss the role of mindfulness meditation practices in our daily lives. Join Natalie during the month of November, when she starts a group that commits to a daily guided meditation. To get free access to the app, contact college.nook7@gmail.com or find us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/college.nook/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/college.nook Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeNook

Episode Topic: Civil Dialogue and Free Expression on College CampusesThis student-led conversation will bring together student leaders from several universities that are affiliated with BridgeUSA. BridgeUSA is a national organization focused on improving the state of political education and discussion. It originated at Notre Dame in 2017 and now is represented in 20 states at universities across the country. The event will discuss trends in politics on college campuses—including levels of polarization, self-censorship, and ideological diversity—and ways to improve the state of discourse.Featured Speakers:Greg Miller is a junior at the University of Notre Dame studying Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics and Economics with a minor in Constitutional Studies. He is Co-President of BridgeND and Co-Founder of the Student Policy Network.Emily Garcia is currently a junior at Arizona State University studying Politics and the Economy with a certificate in Russian and East European Studies. She serves as BridgeUSA's National Director of Youth Development.Ross Irwin is currently BridgeUSA's Chief Operation Officer.Jane Wang, co- founder of BridgeEmory, a branch of BridgeUSARiya Shah is the BridgeUSA Director of National Engagement and serves on Student Government at the University of Notre Dame. Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: go.nd.edu/63bddc.This podcast is a part of the Bridging the Divide Discussion Series titled "Bridging the Divide" 2020.

Civil discourse may be missing this election season, but it's not entirely gone. In Henderson County, the local League of Women Voters created a voter education video contest to inspire high school students. BPR's Helen Chickering met up with the producer of the winning video - a first time voter with a compelling case for civil conversation and civic engagement.

On October 27, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters interviewed state party chairs Ben Wikler and Andrew Hitt on the upcoming election in Wisconsin.

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Boston National Historical Park (0:00:00)Gabby Hornbeck guides us through the Boston National Historical Park, the site of the first battle of the Revolutionary War, and shares how we can immerse ourselves in history by visiting the park.  Learning to Like Healthy Food (0:15:09)Whether it's you or your kids turning down vegetables at the dinner table, we've all been there. Sometimes vegetables and other healthy foods are just so unappealing. Expert nutritionist Laura Silver helps us learn to like nutritious foods that will benefit our long-term health.  Civil Dialogue (0:52:48) It seems that every year our country becomes more divided-- at this point, it feels like there's almost nothing we can talk about that won't end in debate. This year, we've had a pandemic, riots, and a controversial presidential election. Rabbi Simon Jacobson, author and dean of The Meaningful Life Center, shares advice on returning civility to our lives and discussions.  Mini Book Club: Best Audiobooks (1:08:18)Do you ever find yourself falling asleep or getting distracted while listening to audiobooks? Rachel Wadham shares her suggestions for engaging audiobooks that will keep you entertained.  Halloween Decor (1:27:56)Decorating your home for the holidays seems to make each day feel a little more festive. Pam McMurtry shares ideas for decorating the exterior and interior of your home this Halloween season. 

Gabby Hornbeck guides us through the Boston National Historical Park, Laura Silver gives tips on how to enjoy healthy food, Rabbi Simon Jacobson advises us on returning to civility in our conversations, Rachel Wadham shares her favorite audiobooks, and Pam McMurtry gives us Halloween décor ideas.

A process of civil dialogue and intellectual empathy is used by hosts Bob Froehlich and Julia Minton and their guest, Pastor Dave Seaford, to share each of their perspectives on the "Nature of Truth." Dr. Dave Seaford is the pastor at the First Baptist Church in Redway, California and is also Professor of Apologetics, Reason and Theology at Veritas Bible Institute.

How do you navigate discussing fraught topics with people you disagree with when the personal becomes political?

Discussion with Dr Clark Olson on Civil Dialogue in UnCivil Times. A rebroadcast of Hot Media with Bob Mann episode 136 dated July 31, 2020.

"Hot Media with Bob Mann" episode 136 is titled "Civil Dialogue in Uncivil Times." Public discourse has become personal and confrontational. Communication needs to be civil, but politeness doesn't save a democracy. True Cvil Dialogue requires honesty. Bob's guest is Dr. Clark Olson, Professor at Arizona State University and author of "Hot Topics, Cool Heads." The discussion relates civil dialogue concepts to the hottest political and social issues of 2020. 

The Bob Siegel Show Episode 4 Subscribe to The Bob Siegel Show: Apple | Google | Spotify | TuneIn | Blubrry | Deezer | Android | RSS Bob Siegel Show Podcast Page @ CGM Radio Today on episode 4, we are introducing you to the eclectic nature of Bob's show by airing a repeat from […]

The Bob Siegel Show Episode 4 Subscribe to The Bob Siegel Show: Apple | Google | Spotify | TuneIn | Blubrry | Deezer | Android | RSS Bob Siegel Show Podcast Page @ CGM Radio Today on episode 4, we are introducing you to the eclectic nature of Bob’s show by airing a repeat from […]

Two philosophers and good friends, Bertha Alvarez Manninen, Ph.D., and Jack Mulder, Ph.D., debate opposing sides on a very controversial issue.

On this episode of The Open Mind, we're delighted to welcome novelist ZZ Packer, the author of a story collection, “Drinking Coffee Elsewhere,” fellow at the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research and editor of “New Short Stories from the South.” Born in Chicago and raised in Atlanta and Louisville, Packer has taught creative writing at the University of Iowa Writer's Workshop, Tulane, Stanford and Johns Hopkins. When is stability at duty and when is it a trap? This was the thought provoking and insightful question delivered in the New York Times Magazine last year. “The reality is that our instability often reveals much more profound ruptures and that the obvious kind of civility, the civility of niceness is only the most superficial marker of much deeper moral obligations,” Packer wrote. “This indeed demands us to differentiate between the civility of manners and that of morals after all,” she so compellingly writes, “Deep down we probably all know it's not just civility we're missing, but decency.” 

Many Americans have become intellectually soft, floating about in their own echo chambers of self-selected news and social media channels. Critical thinking seems to be vanishing and civility and civil dialogue have all but disappeared. Could the solution be found at a college that doesn't even allow current politics in the classroom? The answer may surprise you. Mark Roosevelt, president of St. John's College, joins the conversation on this week's episode of Therefore, What?

How do journalists earn the trust of their communities? As the director of the Trusting News Project, Joy Mayer breaks down practices of engaged journalism and explains why credibility is key for effective communication. She and Andrew talk about fostering environments for civility and dialogue within newsrooms and discuss how being a journalist is a lot like hosting a party.

Show hosts, Bob and Julia, demonstrate a civil dialogue as they discuss a topic about which they disagree. Even though the topic, "Humanity is Worth Saving", generates a lively discussion, the focus is on the process of civil dialogue rather than the content of the topic.  An-studio facilitator helps guide the discussion of process.

This show is part 2 of a series on "Having Civil Dialogues." Julia and Bob discuss the issue, guided by audio clips from radio host and author, Celeste Headley, social psychologist, Professor Rob Willer, and Peabody Award-winning broadcaster Krista Tippett. The question of how to integrate the principles of Civil Dialogue into the process of critical thinking is explored.

With incivility on the rise in the U.S., this episode focuses on the importance of and methods for having civil dialogues. Bob and Julia discuss the topic with Arizona State University Professors Jennifer Linde and Clark Olson, co-founders of the Institute for Civil Dialogue and co-authors of the book "Hot Topics, Cool Heads: A Handbook for Civil Dialogue."

GOP Congressman Andy Harris and Heather Mizeur have polar opposite world views, but in the aftermath of our country’s most recent mass shootings, Heather reached out to see if they could at least try to find some ways to break through the divide on gun violence, better understand each other, and foster a dialogue that might shift the stalemate on this controversial topic.  Their fascinating conversation will surprise you. Podcast Episodes | Soul Force Politics

Rich Vial is a Republican representative in the Oregan State Legislature.  He's also a former Mormon bishop who went through a faith crisis during his tenure.  In this episode, we discuss how to go about having difficult conversations with those who are ideologically and religiously different from ourselves, and how to do that with grace and compassion.